The Distance Between Justice and Direction
Every autumn, thousands of birds take to the sky with astonishing precision. They cross mountains, rivers, forests, and borders without debating their course. Their destination is neither accidental nor improvised. It is sustained by an internal orientation that enables them … Continue reading The Distance Between Justice and Direction
Breaking the Cycle
Southern trees bear strange fruitBlood on the leaves and blood at the rootBlack bodies swinging in the southern breezeStrange fruit hanging from the poplar trees Pastoral scene of the gallant southThe bulging eyes and the twisted mouthScent of magnolias, sweet … Continue reading Breaking the Cycle
Civic Power Not Just Commerce Why the Ballot Box Matters as Much as the Cash Register
For generations, many people have embraced a simple idea: buy Black, save Black, invest Black, and the community will prosper. The message is appealing because it emphasizes self-determination and places the solution within the community’s own hands. Entrepreneurship and economic … Continue reading Civic Power Not Just Commerce Why the Ballot Box Matters as Much as the Cash Register
September Theme: As The Crow Flies – Soaring Towards Justice and Flourishing
Every September, as the world shifts and countless birds embark on one of nature’s most remarkable migrations, we at Three-Fifths Magazine invite you to join us in a profound journey of purpose. These creatures do not wander aimlessly; they move … Continue reading September Theme: As The Crow Flies – Soaring Towards Justice and Flourishing
Headwind: The Resistance Between Here and There
The Headwind — Does the Headwind Change the Destination? Resistance isn’t fun. Honestly, it’s hard, especially when you can see the final destination. If you’ve ever hiked a mountain, typically the first thing you do before you begin your journey … Continue reading Headwind: The Resistance Between Here and There
As The Crow Flies – Soaring Towards Justice and Flourishing: The Straight Line Isn’t Always the Easy One: Courage in Conviction
In life, we must take a stance to act morally and make ethically sound decisions. Truth is shaped by what we have internalized over the years: the learned traditions that create self-worth, loyalty, and action in the face of fear. … Continue reading As The Crow Flies – Soaring Towards Justice and Flourishing: The Straight Line Isn’t Always the Easy One: Courage in Conviction
A reflection on perspective, history, grounding, and action in the long work of justice and human flourishing.
Every September, the natural world begins to signal change. Birds move with purpose, guided by memory, instinct, need, and a destination they may never have seen but still know to seek. People are trying to find their way, too. Families … Continue reading A reflection on perspective, history, grounding, and action in the long work of justice and human flourishing.
August Theme: Reconstruction: What We Build After the Storm
After every great upheaval—whether personal, political, cultural, or spiritual—comes a defining question: What now? Following our exploration of Afterlife, which examined what remains long after systems, institutions, and injustices are presumed dead, and Backlash, which confronts the forces that resist … Continue reading August Theme: Reconstruction: What We Build After the Storm
Democracy Under Reconstruction, Again
Recovering America’s Democratic Memory “Be true to what you said on paper.”— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Most Americans know that the Civil War ended slavery. Far fewer know what came next.After four years of war, the United States faced … Continue reading Democracy Under Reconstruction, Again
